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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Valentines Happy Cupid: "Storm of Love"

This Illustration was painted with a dual purpose in mind, to use as a
Valentines Card to send out to family and friends as well as for Illustration Friday's word of the week "Storm". I painted in gouache paint, using some dry brush techniques to
highlight the curves of the body and wings and then finished with a fine
point pen doing some outlining and shading. In creating this image
of a happy cupid sitting on a cloud, I was inspired by happy Buddha
statues from around the world. Taking the word storm and turning it on its head to have a positive meaning, happiness - like a fresh spring rain.

Inspired by a smiling Buddha that is at a temple on Koh Samui Island in Thailand; a beautiful place that I am always inspired by and would love to travel to one day! I wanted to create a cupid that looked
posed in a happy gesture, like this Buddha; spreading love throughout the world with his
hearts, instead of the iconic cupid aiming an arrow that is commonly
seen. It was a very fun project!